Appeals

The University appeal process allows students to request a review of a decision in relation to progression, degree award, academic misconduct penalties, student conduct, fitness to practice or exclusion. The Student Appeal Regulations appeal form, timescales and where to get advice are available on the University website.

Submission of an appeal does not alter a student’s status, nor pause or prevent the application of any decision being appealed against.

Supervisor role in appeals

Appeals are handled outside the Schools and Colleges so appeal outcomes are external to a supervisor’s remit. A supervisor’s pastoral role continues after an appeal is lodged, even though the appeal might raise concerns over the conduct of supervision. After taking appropriate advice, supervisors can decide whether to support the student in making their appeal. Supervisors may be asked to provide additional information to the appeal team but are not typically informed of appeal outcomes.

Research students' responsibilities in appeals

Students must read and be familiar with relevant University policies, regulations, codes of practice and handbooks. It is the student’s responsibility to submit a piece of work capable of satisfying the relevant examiners and they are solely responsible for the academic quality of their work. Following the guidance of a supervisor carries no guarantee of success in an assessment and therefore, comments of approval or absence of criticism do not constitute a ground for appeal.

Students may not use the appeal process to challenge academic judgement simply because they disagree with a decision or believe they deserve a different outcome.

Appeals